Investment & installations

Brightsource becomes latest UK firm to install Aproove
Cheltenham-based print manager Brightsource has invested in a new web-based document editor, Aproove, in an effort to improve its client experience and speed approval cycles.

Headley Brothers invests in new Goss M-600
Magazine printer Headley Brothers has bought a new Goss M-600 press to replace two older Heidelberg machines.

Me & my... Ibis Smart-binder SB-3
Delivering a range of applications for which nothing short of 100% accuracy is essential, DST Output knows the value of a reliable binder

Ottimo Digital Invests in Epson SureColor SC-S30600
Large-format printer Ottimo Digital has invested in its second Epson SureColor SC-S30600 printer, which was supplied by Epson reseller Spandex.

Hampshire Flag Company invests in Zund G3 XL-3200
Traditional hand-sewn flag manufacturer Hampshire Flag Company has increased its investment in digital technology with a Zund G3 XL-3200 digital cutter.

CAT offers bespoke Anilox roller cell design
Cheshire Anilox Technology (CAT) has installed a fifth Fibre laser which it claims can create a "limitless" amount of cell designs for anilox rollers.

Gemini operating profit soars more than 150%
Gemini Group's operating profit rose more than 150% in the year to 30 June 2012 following the management reorganisation and restructuring of the previous year.

M&A activity frenzy results from international growth
There's been a frenzy of M&A activity across the print industry this week, with no fewer than three deals splashed across the front pages of this issue.

Print Leeds in £3m Heidelberg spend
Print-Leeds has invested around 3m in a Heidelberg Speedmaster CX 102-7+L and CTP system as part of its expansion following the acquisition of S&C Labels in February.

Bournemouth Colour Press installs reverse osmosis system
Bournemouth Colour Press has installed a Technotrans Alpha.r3 reverse osmosis system to standardise water pH and conductivity for its dampening solution in its new Speedmaster XL 75-5.